---
title: Action.Prefix Property (Outlook)
keywords: vbaol11.chm18
f1_keywords:
- vbaol11.chm18
ms.prod: outlook
api_name:
- Outlook.Action.Prefix
ms.assetid: 82263675-b1c4-7190-784a-1741c70329c1
ms.date: 06/08/2017
---


# Action.Prefix Property (Outlook)

Returns or sets a  **String** specifying the prefix (for example, "Re") to use with the subject of the item when the action is executed. Read/write.


## Syntax

 _expression_ . **Prefix**

 _expression_ A variable that represents an **Action** object.


## Remarks

Outlook automatically adds a colon (:) to the value of the  **Prefix** property when setting the subject of the item.


## See also


#### Concepts


[Action Object](action-object-outlook.md)

